Culinary Gems: Exploring 5 Popular Fine Dining Restaurants In Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh offers a range of excellent fine dining restaurants where you can enjoy exquisite cuisine and a sophisticated dining experience in the heart of the Cambodian capital. From stunning aerial vantage points, and inspired international and local menus from a vibrant culinary scene, Cambodia offers dining options paired with excellent service.

We uncover some of the most popular fine dining restaurants in Phnom Penh, ideal venues to sign important deals, showcase the growing sophistication of the city and where locals indulge in exceptional cuisine.

5 Popular Fine Dining Restaurants In Phnom Penh

Rosewood Phnom Penh – Fine Dining

One of the most exclusive hotels in the city, and still with unparalleled views, there is a fantastic selection of high-end fine dining restaurants at Rosewood Phnom Penh.

Cuts is a favourite and the steakhouse has a spectacular view, and an impressively huge collection of in-house fine wines - ultimately Cuts is viewed as one of the best luxury restaurants in Phnom Penh for its selection of age-dry beef, the service, selection of wines and the recommendations from one of the few recognised Sommeliers in the Kingdom.

Other excellent dining options are the French-inspired Brasserie Louis, the Japanese Izakaya-style dining space, Iza, as well as the contemporary Chinese cuisine at Zhan Liang. You can also escape to the rooftop for a post-meal drink to take advantage of the some of bets city views available. 

NagaWorld – World Of Fine Dining

Nagaworld is the only legal gaming and integrated entertainment resort in Phnom Penh, and across its two buildings connected by a duty-free underground shopping centre, there are multiple award-winning dining outlets, with some of the restaurants offering high-end and exquisite dining with selections of Japanese, Chinese, Italian, French and other cuisines available.

Some of the selections include:

• Hall of Golden Chimes for refined Chinese cuisine with excellent views of the river's confluence in the city (Level 5, NagaWorld2).  
• The Teppanyaki offers Japanese cuisine with only four exclusive private dining rooms, as Teppanyaki chefs skillfully display their knife skills and serve stunning food.
• Le Gourmet is a French restaurant set in an elegant atmosphere offering curated set meals and perfectly paired wines.

Topaz And Malis Restaurants – Local Favourites

Both Phnom Penh-based restaurants come from the same leading F&B group (Thalias Hospitality)  and the menus are inspired by renowned Cambodian Chef Luu Meng.

Known for its elegant French and Cambodian fusion cuisine, Topaz offers a refined dining experience with a focus on high-quality ingredients and impeccable service.

Malis offers a menu of authentic Khmer dishes made from locally sourced ingredients and a sophisticated dining experience in elegant surroundings.

Both locations are often busy and are regularly frequented by senior government officials as well as business leaders in Cambodia.

Pepe Bistro – French Elegance 

This modern French bistro has been a firm favourite since it opened and offers a steadfast set of regular popular dishes as well as a healthy rotation of new seasonal menus as well as daily lunch specials. 

Quaint but warm and relaxing, the charming Pepe Bistro restaurant entices guests from all walks of life and is regularly visited by embassy and government officials, business leaders, tourists and locals who return for delicious heartfelt French food which is inspired by local ingredients.

The starters are enviable and the risotto is a long-standing favourite but added to the wonderful drinks selection and unforgettable dessert selections, it's easy to see why it's one of the most recommended dining locations in the capital. 

The menu does also rotate depend on the seasons and there is an unbeatable daily lunchtime deal Monday-Friday which changes daily.

Le Langka – French Bistro

Le Langka serves excellent food but the popular restaurant often requires a booking in advance as the interior is relatively small. The French-style bistro has some standout dishes on a limited menu which they themselves say “boasts less than twenty dishes, all born from our intimate kitchen, infused with homemade goodness and passion.”

The succulent and fragile pork belly, the tender Black Angus striploin steak, or the irresistible Crème Brûlée - this is French cuisine of the highest standards.

Cambodia's dining scene is thriving and offers international flavours, local Cambodian favourites and an innovative culinary foodie scene which seems to pleasantly surprise most visitors.

Phnom Penh has one of the most diverse but delicious selections of fine dining in the region - whether you're seeking a taste of traditional Khmer dishes or a fusion of global flavours, these popular restaurants in Cambodia promise an unforgettable gastronomic journey.